I have always hated shaving. Besides being wildly time-consuming, shaving is something that almost every person who does it finds annoying. I have tried waxing, but it’s painful and there is an uncomfortable stubbly period between waxes that I couldn’t tolerate. My father was Greek, so I was blessed with the unfortunate trait of thick dark hair.
People spend tens of thousands of dollars and hours shaving throughout their lifetime. Laser hair removal is a permanent solution to this daily inconvenience that many people face throughout their lifetime. The laser targets the pigment in the hair follicle, which alters the pigment and slows the regrowth. With enough treatments, the hair stops growing.
LaserAway just opened a branch here in Dallas, across from NorthPark Mall. They require that all of their specialists be nurses or nurse practitioners. Although their price point may turn people off, they offer a convenient monthly payment plan that allows clients to pay monthly instead of purchasing the entire package on the first day of treatment. They also allow you to purchase laser hair removal by the area or choose an all-over body package for a discounted price.
In Texas, it is important to be aware of the standards of the location at which you are seeking to do laser hair removal. It is extremely easy in Texas to become certified to perform laser hair removal treatments, no medical school or background necessary. Some locations can charge less for laser hair removal because they do not have to pay these laser hair removal technicians as much as they would have to pay a registered nurse. Be sure to ask about who they hire before you sign anything or pay any money for laser hair removal.
“In the state of Texas, you can actually get certified after 30 hours and become a laser tech. So, you can do kind of a crash course on it. But here, we only hire registered nurses, so they have gone through nursing school. So they have an extensive medical background, so that’s how we’re able to do so many different treatments & services,” said Natalie Reese, the Location Director for the LaserAway Dallas location.
Walking into LaserAway feels like walking into an Instagram-worthy spa. I was escorted to one of the treatment rooms where I discussed my gripes with shaving and desire to be hair-free. When I left the consultation, they even gave me a cute branded goodie bag.
“One major difference is the quality of the laser that we use. It’s top of the line, it’s called the Cynosure Apogee Elite, which is a dual-wavelength laser so we can treat any and all skin types. Anyone that comes through my door, I can treat them,” said Reese.
When I arrived for my first treatment, I was guided to a treatment room and instructed to undress and put on a robe. The excitement of never having to shave again overshadowed any fears. The technician began the treatment by drawing a grid on my legs in chalk to ensure that every spot is targeted. Patients normally see major results after four to six treatments, but I started seeing slight results after only the first treatment.
Despite rumors that laser hair removal is painful, I found it completely painless. The machine they use blows cold air on the spot where the laser is targeting, which significantly reduces the pain. The most uncomfortable part of the treatment was probably cold air. This process made me wonder why anyone ever endures waxing.
For a comprehensive overview of the LaserAway laser hair removal experience, you can watch their video here (https://youtu.be/rvWi5WE–Ek).
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Abigail Savopoulos
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I love skincare. I vividly remember surveying the aisles of Walgreens with my childhood friend, Grace, looking for fun new products to try. We later graduated to Sephora, where we were introduced to face creams, masks, and sprays. In my everlasting and ongoing beauty journey, I always dabble in the area of skincare. However, there are so many products claiming to do so many things, and with so many ingredients. Thus, I often turn to a more natural approach that agrees with my sensitive skin and carefree spirit.
This is where I introduce my less than revolutionary idea; DIY skincare. This is not new, but as a veteran of mixing things up and putting them on my face, I am here to spread some wisdom. This week I’m tackling rose facial toner, a product I frequently buy. Rose is one of my absolute favorite scents, and it turns out roses have lots of benefits as well. Anti-aging, acne healing, and irritation soothing are among the benefits of a rosewater toner.
For my toner, I used three ingredients: Homemade rose water, witch hazel, and rose essential oil.
To make the rose water:
- 5 red roses
- 2 cups of water
Heat the water in a medium saucepan until it reaches a boil. While the water is boiling, remove the petals from the stems and set aside. Once the water reaches a boil, turn the heat to medium, and add the rose petals. Steep the petals in the water mixing occasionally until the petals are discolored. The petals should go from bright red to faded magenta pink. The water will also turn pink, and that is how you know you have rosewater! Finally, strain the rosewater into a bowl and discard the petals.
To make the toner:
- ½ cup rosewater
- ¼ cup witch hazel
- 2-3 drops of rose essential oil
The toner is very easy to assemble. Mix together the rosewater, witch hazel (I used rose-scented witch hazel for extra rosiness), and rose essential oil. And it’s done! I love to put this toner in a spray bottle. However, this time I poured the toner into little jars filled with cotton pads, so I can easily pullout a cotton pad and swipe the toner across my skin. And there you have it, now you’re ready to use your new toner!
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Kate Foster
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